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Biological dispersal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Seed dispersal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seed dispersal is the movement or transport of seeds away from the parent plant. Plants have limited mobility and consequently rely upon a variety of dispersal vectors to transport their propagules, ...
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Species lacking long distance dispersal mechanisms are most abundant among those specialized on humid forests. These observations suggest that the species composition of forest islands is to some extent determined by the seed dispersal abilities of the different species...
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; Acer rubrum (red maple) - Maple fruits are winged, two-seeded samaras. They spin like helicopters as they fall from the tree, providing a longer time for dispersal by wind. ... ; The ripe capsule of Impatiens explodes when touched, scattering the small seeds away from the plant.
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Birds Eat Chinese Trees | Exploring Seed Dispersal...
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Seeds have different dispersal mechanisms. Sweet fruit like apples are eaten by animals that disperse the undigested seeds. Other plants have different dispersal mechanisms. Some seeds can be carried by water, like the coconut.
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Long-distance dispersal (LDD) is central to species expansion following climate change, re-colonization of disturbed areas and control of pests1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The current paradigm is that the frequency and spatial extent of ... Uplifted yellow poplar seeds are on average lighter than seeds at the forest floor,
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